‘I was very emotional’: Warriors pay tribute to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck with Maori haka

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has made history, becoming the first Warriors player to take out the Dally M medal.

In a tight race to the finish, the Warriors captain scored 14 points in the last nine rounds of the year, finishing with 29 points, two clear of Newcastle’s Kalyn Ponga who missed the final game due to injury.

As his name was announced the fullback made his way onto the stage and was presented the medal by retiring Johnathan Thurston and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

A humble speech from the 25-year-old was met with thunderous applause before teammate Isaac Luke stood up and broke into a traditional Maori haka.

The function room watched in awe as other New Zealander’s, including rookie of the year Jamayne Isaako, followed suit.